Senior System Architect

About the job
Join the Automation Team at B&R, a member of the ABB Group, and contribute to transforming society and industry for a more productive and sustainable future. At B&R, we prioritize diversity and inclusion across all aspects—including age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and abilities. Together, we advocate for individuality, both personally and collectively.

Role and Responsibilities
As a Senior System Architect, you will be responsible for the design and development of a cohesive software and system ecosystem, which includes an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), a runtime environment for industrial real-time devices, and a digital platform. You will closely collaborate with product teams (hardware and software) to ensure seamless integration of all components, enhancing user experience and system performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and enforcing best practices in software architecture and design, firmware development, and system architecture to meet non-functional requirements such as performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Applying scalable agile methods to facilitate collaborative and efficient team work environments, ensuring timely delivery of integrated solutions.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across various domains to gather and validate requirements, ensuring that the software ecosystem meets diverse needs.
• Leading technological decision-making processes for individual products and the overall product portfolio, aligning them with overarching business objectives and technology standards.
• Staying updated on new technologies and methods that could benefit the ecosystem, driving continuous innovation and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 15-20 years of experience in software architecture, system design, system architecture, embedded software development, with a comprehensive understanding of IDEs, runtime environments, and digital platforms.
• Proven ability to integrate complex software products into coherent ecosystems with a focus on usability and performance optimization.
• Strong background in industrial automation, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing industries, with hands-on technical experience in developing the necessary system/software architectures for modern automation solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the capability to tackle complex technical challenges and make informed decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, enabling you to convey technical concepts to a non-technical audience and engage stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Familiarity with modern software development tools, languages, and frameworks, along with a commitment to staying informed about industry trends and innovations.
• Excellent English writing and presentation skills; proficiency in German is advantageous.

Benefits
At B&R, you can expect a challenging and rewarding role with an individualized onboarding process. You will work in agile teams and have the opportunity to actively contribute and promote ideas. We offer a flexible work model, with options for hourly or full-day time compensation and up to ten days of home office per month to support a well-balanced work-life.

Additionally, our work culture is characterized by appreciation, open communication, and a family-like atmosphere. We provide tailored training and development programs, along with numerous other benefits, including employee meals/subsidies, complimentary hot drinks, sabbatical options, family leave programs, employee support services, and various sports offerings.

We adhere to the statutory minimum salary as per the collective agreement in the electrical and electronics industry, starting at € 4,623.87 gross/month, with a clear willingness to overpay depending on qualifications and experience.

Join us in redefining the standards of automation technology!